A Dad’s Path Podcast

#78 - Gut Feelings: Exploring Health and Intuition with Dr. Will Cole

On this episode of A Dad’s Path Podcast, we’re thrilled to bring you a conversation with Dr. Will Cole, a top functional medicine practitioner, health advisor to Gwyneth Paltrow, and a New York Times bestselling author. Through a career dedicated to applying skepticism to nutritional trends, Dr. Cole teaches the importance of listening to our intuition.

We explore the fascinating world of the gut-brain connection and its implications on our health. Dr. Cole shares his insights about how our gut and brain are inextricably linked from our earliest developmental stages and how this relationship influences everything from our mood to our immune system. He brings attention to the significance of inflammation as a silent communicator of chronic issues developing in our bodies.

As a bonus, we also discuss Dr. Cole’s new book, “Gut Feelings,” where he demystifies the gut-brain connection and provides a framework to repair the relationship between what you eat and how you feel.

This podcast episode might reference resources and strategies that require professional guidance. Always consult with a healthcare provider for personal health questions.

#77 - Fatherhood, Happiness, and the Harvard Study: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Waldinger

In this episode of “A Dad’s Path Podcast,” Dr. Robert Waldinger, director of the world’s longest study on happiness, shares insights on parenthood, relationships, and the secret to a fulfilling life.

We delve into how marital satisfaction often dips after the birth of the first child and rebounds when the last child leaves home (there’s hope, haha!). We also touch on the role of sacrifice in fatherhood, the importance of facing challenges with a loved one, and more!

Take advantage of this thought-provoking conversation.

#76 - Unleashing Emotional Intelligence in Your Kids with Allison Edwards

Join us as we dive deep into the world of parenting with a focus on raising emotionally intelligent kids. In this episode, we have a conversation with Allison Edwards, child psychotherapist, speaker, author, and owner of All the Feels Company. With over 20 years of experience working with children, Allison shares her expertise on emotional intelligence and strategies to help your kids manage their big emotions.

We discuss how a simple yet effective tool, like feeling cards, can make a difference in your child’s emotional health. Hear about the importance of early intervention and prevention in your child’s mental well-being. Tune in as we explore the connection between emotional intelligence and future success, and learn how to prioritize emotional health in your child’s life.

Don’t miss out on this invaluable episode packed with insights and actionable tips for dads everywhere!

# 75 - Goodbye Perfect: Boosting Confidence for Dads and Kids with Homaira Kabir

Discover the secrets to nurturing confidence in both parents and children in this compelling episode of the Dad’s Path podcast. Will engages in a heartfelt and informative conversation with renowned life coach Homaira Kabir, author of the new book Goodbye Perfect. Together, they discuss the importance of fostering a healthy sense of self-worth in kids while embracing the evolving role of dads in caregiving and breaking away from traditional gender roles. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to raise confident, self-actualizing individuals and become the best dad you can be.

#74 - Addressing Pornography: Understanding the Impact on Relationships and Mental Health

In this podcast episode, Dr. Cameron Staley discusses how to approach the topic of pornography with both adults and children. By understanding the nature of pornography and its role in society, individuals can be more aware of its potential adverse effects on their perception of relationships and sexuality. Dr. Staley stresses the importance of viewing pornography as a symptom rather than an addiction, pointing out that mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, might be the underlying cause of someone’s struggle with pornography.

When discussing pornography with children, Dr. Staley emphasizes the need for age-appropriate conversations and acknowledges that kids may be exposed to sexual images at a younger age. He encourages parents to be open to discussing the topic and to normalize the feelings and reactions children might experience when exposed to such images.

To assist people in overcoming their concerns about pornography, Dr. Staley has created resources such as the Life After Pornography online program and the Life After Pornography Coach app. These tools aim to help individuals address the underlying issues that may be contributing to their struggles with pornography.

#73 - Navigating Divorce with Compassion: A Collaborative Approach

In this eye-opening episode, we talk with Nanci Smith, a collaborative divorce attorney and author of Untangling Your Marriage. Nanci shares her insights on the importance of psychological readiness, managing emotions, and maintaining respect during the divorce process. Discover the benefits of a collaborative approach compared to traditional divorce and learn how prioritizing communication can lead to healthier family dynamics in the long run. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that could change your perspective on divorce and help you navigate tough times more effectively.

Highlights from our conversation include:

  • Unveiling Collaborative Divorce: A Kinder, Gentler Option for Families

  • Long-term benefits of collaborative divorce for your kids

  • Embracing Intentionality on your divorce journey

  • The emotional feelings of grief and loss in divorce

  • Rewriting your narrative and looking towards a healthier future as co-parents and friends

  • The evolving perspective on fathers in the legal system and the importance of advocating for oneself

#72 - From Power Struggles to Problem Solving: How to Foster Positive Behavior in Your Kids with Kim Hopkins from Lives in the Balance

In this episode of A Dad’s Path podcast, Will Braunstein speaks with Kim Hopkins, Director of Outreach at Lives in the Balance, about Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), an evidence-based model of care for children. Kim talks about how CPS helps caregivers identify the problems that cause children’s behaviors and collaboratively solve them.

Highlights of our conversation include:

  • The importance of addressing and understanding the root of challenging behaviors 

  • Moving away from adversarial parenting

  • Fostering self-sufficient kids

  • The three-step model for solving problems with children

  • Differences in parenting approaches between co-parents and how to address them

  • Kids’ desire to do the right thing and the role of skills in motivation and behavior.

#71 - Maximizing Your Impact as a Father: Lessons from a High School Principal and Father of Four

In this episode of A Dad’s Path podcast, host Will Braunstein talks to Kevin Spainhour, author of the book “Dads, Leaders, & Father Figures.” They discuss the importance of vulnerability, establishing non-negotiables, and creating golden times with your children. 

Kevin, a father of four, has been an educator for over 20 years and is in his 11th year as a high school principal at a large public school. The conversation revolves around the themes and takeaways from his book and his experience as a father and a leader. 

Highlights of the conversation include:

  • Non-negotiables and how to utilize them as new dads

  • Helping children deal with depression, anxiety, and fear

  • The significance of having golden times and quality time with your children

  • The importance of vulnerability and authenticity

  • Developing critical thinking skills in children from a young age

  • Recognizing children’s spirit and individuality

  • Finding creative ways to spend quality time with children.

#70: Discovering Your Parenting Superpowers: A Guide to Compassionate and Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet

In this episode of A Dad’s Path, host Will Braunstein explores the concept of peaceful parenting with Sarah Rosensweet. Sarah, a certified peaceful parenting coach, speaker-educator, and host of the top-rated parenting podcast, the Peaceful Parenting podcast, shares her knowledge on parenting superpowers and how to use them to guide parenting. Will and Sarah delve into balancing autonomy and control in parenting young kids and discuss the importance of giving children enough independence to develop decision-making skills while still maintaining safety and well-being. They also explore the topic of consequences in peaceful parenting, discussing the difference between consequences and natural consequences and how peaceful parenting uses natural consequences to teach children without making them feel bad.

Top Topics for Dads:

  • Parenting superpowers and how to use them in guiding parenting

  • Balancing autonomy and control in parenting

  • The use of natural consequences in peaceful parenting

  • Importance of addressing the root cause of child behavior

  • Development of decision-making skills in children

  • The benefits of positive reinforcement

  • The limitations of traditional forms of punishment

  • Empathy and kindness in child-rearing

  • Impulse control in children

  • The relationship between how people want to be treated and how to treat children.

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#69 - Raising Happy Children: Meeting Both Yours and Their Needs

Will Braunstein interviews Rachel Rainbolt, host of the popular Sage Family podcast. They delve into topics such as clearing away the mental clutter of shoulds and should nots in parenting, the art of parenting, and the importance of connecting with your child. They also discuss the challenges of managing anxiety in kids, the importance of co-parenting, and what makes for successful parenting focused on personal growth and well-being. Join them as they explore the ins and outs of parenting and the role of being a parent in today’s world. We discuss:

  • Balancing your intuition with your child’s needs

  • Art of parenting and seeking help when needed

  • Importance of being aware of emotions and investing in personal growth

  • Co-parenting and establishing boundaries and common values

  • Acknowledging children are born whole

  • Supporting children in dealing with anxiety and expanding their world

  • Being a successful parent through personal growth and well-being.



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#68 - Unlocking the Invisible: Navigating Mental States in Early Childhood with Professor Virginia Tompkins

In this episode of A Dad’s Path Podcast, host Will Braunstein sits down with Virginia Tompkins, a professor of psychology at The Ohio State University, to discuss the importance of social cognitive development in early childhood.

They discuss the progression of mental states that children can understand over the years and how it’s difficult for young children because those mental states are often invisible or unseen. They also touch on the importance of parental involvement in theory of mind development and how asking more questions can help children grow and develop.

Finally, they explore the impact of parental stress on children’s development, including the importance of self-care for parents and the effects of household stress on children.

Highlights of our conversation include:

  1. Difficulties with invisible or unseen mental states

  2. The relationship between language skills, story comprehension skills, and theory of mind skills

  3. Capitalizing on your child’s interests to keep them motivated

  4. The difference between modeling and teaching

  5. Impact of parental or household stress on children’s development

  6. Parenting as a united front



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#67 - Proactive Parenting with Maria Sanders, Parent Coach

In this episode of A Dad’s Path podcast, Will Braunstein interviews Maria Sanders, a licensed social worker, and PCI-certified parent coach. Maria explains how she helps dads navigate parenting challenges and emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself and communicating with one’s partner to establish a sense of partnership and shared goals. 

She also highlights the importance of giving yourself and your child time to cool off before having a healthy conversation and what to do in a situation that requires immediate attention (e.g., one child is hitting another) 

Maria also talks about some of the challenges she sees in relationships and encourages dads to move away from the perspective of “I am right, and he/she is wrong.”

Other highlights of our conversation include:

1. Some ideas for finding the balance between work and family.

2. How to help parents feel good about their interactions with their children.

3. The importance of advocating for yourself and communicating with your partner to establish a sense of partnership and shared goals.

4. The importance of a safe space for couples to talk so you can work together to find solutions and openly communicate.

5. Be curious, not furious: Instead of getting angry, stay calm and bring in curiosity

6. The importance of taking a pause and asking yourself, “I wonder what could be going on here?”

7. Instead of just reacting to problems, look for patterns and try to understand the root cause

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#66 - Navigating Triggers and Anger as a Dad

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with John Wood, a devoted dad and husband who has worked hard to overcome struggles with anger while parenting a child with extreme ADHD. John shares his story and offers valuable insights and tips on how to manage anger and find ways to cope with parenting challenges. Tune in to hear more from John as he shares his wisdom and experiences on navigating the ups and downs of parenting.

We discuss the role of expectations in frustration and anger, the importance of being empathetic and understanding your child’s perspective, and the need to recognize and manage triggers. We also talk about the helpfulness of therapy, medication, exercise, and finding ways to cope with stress and anger.

Finally, we discuss the importance of honesty with your partner and seeking support from them, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care.

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#65 - Letters from a Father

Today we speak with Allen Carter, author of Letters from a Father, a collection of letters Allen wrote his children as they were growing up. This concept of writing your child letters sounds simple, but as you’ll hear, the impact can be tremendous.

We discuss:

  • The benefits of writing letters to children

  • The importance of engaging with children in meaningful ways

  • The value of reflecting on shared experiences

  • The importance of self-reflection and self-improvement for fathers

  • The role of vulnerability and authenticity in communication with children

  • The impact of technology on communication with children

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#64 - The Fun Habit

Today we speak with Michael Rucker, Author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life. Michael is a charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association and has been a follower of positive psychology for years. He realized that chasing happiness can actually make you less happy and can lead to mental illness after losing his younger brother and being told he needed a hip replacement. This inspiring conversation will hopefully get you in the “Fun Habit.” 

We discuss:

  • Specific ideas to improve your base level of happiness and well-being.

  • How giving your kids more autonomy can help with their joy.

  • How to create “fun habits.”

  • The importance of focusing on activities that bring joy rather than seeking happiness directly.

  • The potential negative effects of focusing on happiness during times of change or loss.

  • The psychological research supporting the idea of having a bias toward joyful activities. 

     

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#63 - My Sleeping Baby

Today we speak with Eva Klein. Eva is a Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and founder of MySleepingBaby.com. Eva also offers a free online training for A Dad’s Path listeners. You can find it here: https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2.

Highlights Include:

  1. The importance of sleep for parents and their babies

  2. The challenges of being a sleep-deprived parent

  3. The potential benefits of seeking help from a sleep consultant

  4. Strategies for improving infant and child sleep

  5. The impact of sleep on overall mental and physical health

  6. Balancing the demands of parenting and maintaining a career or other personal goals

Enjoy this eye-opening (and then hopefully eye-shutting) conversation!

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#62 - Can You Work and Be a Stay-at-Home Dad?

Today we speak with Tim Lee, former full-time journalist, now a part-time journalist, and stay-at-home dad! Tim writes about technology, economics, and now parenting as well. You should check out his newsletter here: https://www.fullstackeconomics.com.

Tim gives us insights into his experiences on what’s worked for him and others and areas to avoid. 

Highlights include:

  • Comparing part-time and full-time stay-at-home dad gigs.

  • The monetary value of creating or having a job with flexible hours.

  • How to decide if being a stay-at-home dad is right for you?

  • How you can work part-time and not give up your career as a stay-at-home dad.

  • Some keys to communicating about being a stay-at-home dad.

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#61 - Kids and Food: How You Can Help Your Kids Develop a Positive Relationship With Food & the Kitchen

Today we speak with Stephanie Conner, an expert in helping kids develop a positive relationship with food. You can find great ideas at her site, www.kiddoscook.com.

Highlights of our conversation include:

  • Why your wife might require a different diet when pregnant

  • Dad’s relationship with food

  • The chicken recipe that kids love to experiment with

  • How you can help your kids have a healthy relationship with food at a young age

  • Roses and Thorns- and other ways to get your child to talk about school around the dinner table!

  • How to approach trying new foods for your kids



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#60 - Milestones and Rites of Passage

oday we speak with Steven Arms, Co-author of Milestone to Manhood, A Christian Rite of Passage to Help Your 13-Year-Old Son Make the Leap from Boyhood to Manhood.

The ideas we discuss apply to all Dads  (not just dads with 11 or 12-year-old sons). 

Highlights include:

  1. What is a rite of passage, and how to tell if one is right for your family?

  2. At what age should you start preparing your kids for a rite of passage?

  3. Share some of your mistakes with your children while avoiding unnecessary details.

  4. The three most valuable words to tell your kids next to I love you. (hint: it’s about being proud).

  5. The Role of Modeling: If you’re not living up to your strengths and weaknesses in your day-to-day life, then your words will fall on deaf ears.

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#59 - The Solo Dad Podcast

Today we interview Matthew Bradley from the Solo Dad Podcast. Matt’s wife passed away when his kids were young, so he’s been solo since then. Matt walks us through his unique approach to parenting and some insights he’s gained through his particular journey.

Highlights include:

  • Different types of self-care

  • How to deal with the disappointment of not showing up with your best dad self to your kids

  • How (and why) to avoid comparing yourself to other dads.

  • Piano Lessons vs. Ballet vs. Baseball. How do you prioritize when your children want to learn something different than you want

  • Why you need to make the first move in opening up to your dad friends

 

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#58 - BetterSpeech with Lenora Edwards

Today we speak with Speech expert Lenora Edwards, the Chief Knowledge Office of BetterSpeech. BetterSpeech aims to make speech therapy more affordable and fun by utilizing speech pathologists online. Lenorah shares some of her knowledge on speech and childhood development with us, including:

  • The link between confidence and speaking well

  • What clues to look for if you think your child may need help with their speech development

  • The connection between receptive (listening) and expressive (speaking)

  • What you should be doing more to develop your kids’ communication skills

  • The role audiobooks can play in speech development

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#57 - Shane Trotter: Setting the Bar

Shane Trotter is the author of Setting the Bar: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Era of Distraction, Dependency, and Entitlement. This timely book gives insights into how to raise kids in this smartphone generation; that previous generations didn’t have to deal with. This is a fantastic read and insightful interview! 

Highlights include: 

  • How to set the right expectations when the world around you is filled with distractions

  • Smartphones/iPads/Screentime

  • How weakening of community hurts our kids; and what we can do to change that

  • How to find your community or tribe

  • The dangers of overprotection

  • How can you challenge your young kids in a healthy way?

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#56 - The Adoptive Mom

Today we talk to an expert on parenting adopted children. This podcast is not just for Dads who have been through adoption. Instead, we dive into topics that many Dads face, such as not being too hard on yourself, living your own best life for your family, and why you need to give yourself more grace.

You should find value in this episode, no matter your life’s path.

Highlights of our conversation include:

  • What happens when you don’t immediately fall in love with your child?

  • How to mentally adjust when your kids’ actions change your plans.

  • What is Reactive Attachment Disorder, and how can you minimize its impact on your parenting?

  • Why it’s important to give yourself more grace.

  • The trick with the mindset that tomorrow is going to be different. (Not necessarily better, but different.)

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#55 - Welcome to Fatherhood

Today we speak with Kelly Jean-Philippe from the Welcome to Fatherhood Podcast. Kelly is successfully breaking the chain from his absent father.

Highlights of our conversation include:

  • How dads can get over feeling overlooked

  • The #1 Topic New Dads Neglect

  • The Power of Prayer

  • Good Cop / Bad Cop and How to View Yourself

  • How Dads Can Break the Chain Coming from a Challenging Childhood

Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation!

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#54 - The Autism Dad

The Autism Dad is the name of Rob Gorski’s podcast. Rob is known for his leadership and openness in the autism community and beyond. While we touch on some of the challenges of raising a child on the spectrum, this podcast is for dads everywhere!

“Kids are supposed to drive their parents crazy. It’s just the way it is. “

Highlights of our conversation include:

  • How to make sure you don’t drain your mental bank account while parenting

  • Challenges of feeling isolated as a family

  • How he defeats anger and no longer loses his temper

  • Rob’s tips on communicating with your kids- an area he’s had to focus on with an autistic family but has incredible results.

  • How to discuss when you’re feeling unhappy without feeling like you’re unloading on your friends

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. Like this episode? You can check out more of our Dad Podcasts.

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#53 - The “Art of Fatherhood”

We speak with the Art of Fatherhood podcast host, Art Eddy. Art’s youngest child is in the 6th grade, so he gives us a blueprint of some of what he’s learned and experienced along the way. 

Highlights of our conversation include:

  • How to deal with your own identity becoming a dad

  • His ideas on screentime

  • How to smooth the transition of your kids finding other priorities besides you!

  • The rite of passage of being driven nuts by one of your kids’ shows. We share ours

  • Ignoring the playground side-eye

  • More ideas for creating support structures/friends groups

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. Like this episode? You can check out more of our Dad Podcasts.

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#52 - Brotherhood of Fatherhood

We speak with Scott Rammage, host of the popular podcast the Brotherhood of Fatherhood. Scott has strong opinions on how to be the best man and dad you can be. 

Highlights of our conversation include:

  • Why you sometimes need to make poor financial decisions to better serve your family

  • The importance of auditing your schedule

  • Breathing tips to help you get in the zone for your family

  • What we can learn from the Bison

Enjoy this wide-ranging fatherhood conversation!

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#51 - Uplift Kids

Uplift Kids is a tool to help give your kids an inner compass. Today we speak with Jon Ogden, one of the founders of Uplift Kids, about ways to instill spirituality and values in our kids. 

Highlights of our conversation include:

  • At what age can you start building spirituality in your kids, and how?

  • Specific values to explore further with your kids

  • What does spirituality mean to young kids?

  • How a lack of spirituality and loneliness can be related

  • Why each value needs to have a counterweight. Courage held too tightly becomes recklessness, and then caution can be a great value.

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#50 - Parenting with Wonder

We speak with Melinda Casey, a Waldorf teacher and parenting coach. She’s a proponent of “Parenting with Wonder.” We discuss what that means and other tips and ideas from Melinda.

During the conversation, we discuss:

  • How to get out of the reward/punishment mindset

  • What parents should do more with their children

  • The biggest mistake Melinda sees parents of young kids make

  • The #1 preschool classroom item to get for your home

  • How to set family values with young kids

  • The difference between Montessori and Waldorf educations

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#49 - Is Money Spent Faster When you Have Kids?

Money seems to go a lot faster when you have kids. With all the stresses that can come from parenting, you don’t want money to be another one of those challenges. Today we speak with Jesse Mecham, the author and entrepreneur behind the wildly popular You Need A Budget book and website. Some highlights of our podcast include:

  • How to budget together but still keep your financial independence

  • Why you should plan for “unexpected” expenses

  • How to manage changes to your spending when you have a child

  • Why you need to buy the necessary baby items and ignore the rest

  • At what age and how do you involve your kids in budgeting

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#48 - How to make better friends with other couples, the impact of COVID on relationships, ways you should still try to keep using Zoom, and more!

We speak with Rich Slatcher, who runs the Close Relationship Laboratory at the University of Georgia. Rich has spent his career researching the effects of people’s close relationships on their health and well-being. Rich is also one of the lead researchers on the impact of COVID on people’s relationships, Love in the Time of Covid.

Highlights of our discussion include:

  • How COVID has impacted relationships (so far)

  • The Zoom/Video activity you should continue Post-pandemic

  • How to make more friendships with other couples

  • A way to supercharge friendships with other couples



Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. Like this episode? You can check out more of our Dad Podcasts.


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#47 - Drew Vernon

Today we interview Drew Vernon, an expert in child creativity. Drew is the Marketing Director for Tonies, a storytime company built for kids. Before that, Drew led the US preschool business for a little company called Lego. Drew also started Connecticut’s first state license pay-by-the-hour daycare center! 

During the conversation, we discuss:

  • The importance of using constraints to help your kids build creativity

  • A simple storytelling formula to help your kids

  • How your lego collection can be used to help cultivate more creativity

  • Based on Drew’s experience starting one, how to choose a good daycare!



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#46 - The Fallible Man

Fallible: capable of making mistakes or being erroneous.

Brent hosts the Fallible Man Podcast to help men make the most of themselves and own up to their mistakes. With the Fallible man, we discuss why he stays away from allowance but likes bribery; how to make sure you’re making the time for your kids; and most of all, how and why to admit your “fallible” and what that means as a dad.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. Like this episode? Check out more of our Dad Podcasts. See the transcript here.

#45 - Mililtary Veteran Dad

You can learn a lot from the military. Today we talk to Ben Killoy, the host of the Military Dad Podcast. We have some great exchanges, and Ben provides a ton of wisdom. Here’s a sample:

A Dad’s Path: What did you learn from the military that you can point to and say, this impacts how I am as a Dad?

Military Dad: The most common thing when it comes to the military is learning what doesn’t work as a dad. In the military, people follow orders, but your kids don’t follow orders at home, or you come home, and you bark orders, or often you hold your kids to the same standard as you would at work.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. See the transcript here.

#44 - Eighteen Summers: How to Create Lasting Connecting with your Children.

Jim Sheils co-hosts the 18 Summers Podcast and is the author of the Family Board Meeting. You have 18 Summers to Create Lasting Connecting with your Children

We discuss:

  • Ways to make the most of the 18 summers you’ll have with your kids.

  • Instead of trying to find work-life balance, how to find integration.

  • Don’t worry about perfection; do focus on accountability.

  • How to create those meaningful moments with each child?

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. See the transcript here.

#43 - How Do You Avoid Your Child Resenting You When They’re Grown?

What happens when you and your adult child stop talking? Why does estrangement happen? How do you prevent it? How do you even get to the level of being estranged from your own child?

Our interview with The Estranged Heart covers these topics and more. Learn so you don’t go down the estranged child road.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. You can find a transcription of the podcast here.

#42 - Live Long and Dad (an interview with a Stay-at-home dad making it with twins)

Being a fantastic dad is not easy. Add in being a stay-at-home dad provides challenges even beyond. How do you ensure you’re being the best dad you can be while not sacrificing yourself?

We interview the host of the “Live Long and Dad” podcast, Cosmo! He gives us ideas from his experiences with twins as a stay-at-home dad in the Los Angeles area. Enjoy! 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. You can find a transcription of the podcast here.

#41 - Interview with Coach Danny Ray

Being a fantastic dad is not easy. Add in being a stay-at-home dad provides challenges even beyond. How do you ensure you’re being the best dad you can be while not sacrificing yourself?

We interview the host of the “Live Long and Dad” podcast, Cosmo! He gives us ideas from his experiences with twins as a stay-at-home dad in the Los Angeles area. Enjoy! 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. You can find a transcription of the podcast here.

#40 - Be Careful… Saying “be careful” too much.

Have any two words been said more to kids? It’s an easy shortcut to have your kids stop doing what they’re doing. But “be careful” is also a bit lazy. I say it too, but I have worked on using other ideas. Listen below!

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#39 - Fit Dad Nation

Summer is coming and with that means swimsuit season! So who better to speak with than Steve Roy, founder of Fit Dad Nation. Fit Dad Nation is for dads who want “a place to learn more about how to get fit (again), become healthier, get their mojo back, and are looking to become the best versions of themselves.”

If you get one idea or piece of inspiration that gets you more fit from this podcast, it’s worth your time. And I bet you will!

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform.


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#38 - Sober Dad

Today we interview Matt from Single Dad, Sober Dad. He tells us his story of getting sober while sharing real stories, advice, and unexpected positives of not drinking. We also go through some challenges of being sober, and talk about ways to moderate.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform.

A transcript of the episode can be found here.


#37 - What are new moms thinking?

Lina Forrestal is a toddler mom, works full-time, and hosts the popular New Mamma’s Podcast. The ideas and suggestions she gives for dads on this one are tremendous. Dads with kids of all ages can learn from this one!

Highlights include:

  • What are new moms desperate to hear from new dads?

  • What new moms wish dads could do better?

  • How to get back in synch with your partner after becoming a parent?

  • And finally: What frustrates new moms about new dads?

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform.

A transcript of the episode can be found here.

#36 - Geoff Girvitz from Bang Personal Training and Host of Dad Strength Podcast:

Geoff Girvitz is the founder of Bang Personal Training and The Dad Strength Podcast host. This episode discusses how dads can still be strong and healthy, even without the same amount of time or energy we did before kids: We may need different approaches. Highlights of our conversation include:

Using the same mental strength you build during a workout to be a better parent  Ways to make workouts into your daily life Maximizing your activities for the time you have How to optimize the mental benefits of exercise  And my personal favorite: A way to actually beat food cravings.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform.

A transcript of the episode can be found here.

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